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Visit Maryland's Tidewater Region for the ultimate summer road trip. Travel along the Chesapeake Country Byway, and take your time exploring the pristine waterways and historic villages. Don't miss the wildlife refuges, maritime history, and sandy shorelines along the way.

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For enslaved men, women and children in Southern Maryland, finding freedom through escape and flight from large tobacco plantations was almost an insurmountable obstacle. Abolitionists, Underground Railroad conductors and those who aided freedom seekers were rare, but wherever slavery existed, people yearned for freedom and some persisted in finding it. Those who were ready and able took their chances when unusual circumstances allowed unique opportunities for escape. Thousands fled to British military lines who offered[...]

Accident and McHenry One such opportunity includes a stop in the town of Accident, on purpose... You’ll have to find how Accident got its name, but believe us, the story is worth the trip! Check out the Moon Shadow Café for a local pairing of Farm Fresh produce and goat cheese from Firefly Farms. Across the street at Firefly Farms & Creamery, meet the cheese makers and learn how their handmade goat cheeses have become[...]

Spring There are plenty of things to do in Deep Creek during the spring. Trophy trout and bass await with Maryland Mountains Fly Fishing, a fantastic resource to help you cast your troubles away. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon learning to fly fish, all equipment provided, in the pristine rivers of the Appalachian Mountains. Away from the lake, fish for local treasures at the year-round Mountain Fresh Farmers Market or Simon Pearce[...]